Bamban
WWII
Museum
Bamban WWII Museum (Bamban Museum for short) is the community museum dedicated to the history of Bamban and its environs with particular interest on WWII History.
The Beginning and Activities
Bamban Museum was opened to the public in 2005. It is owned and operated by Rhonie C. Dela Cruz with the assistance of volunteers from the Bamban Historical Society members. The Bamban Historical Society volunteers also conduct battlefield reconnaissance and investigation in the former battlefields of the Bamban and collect relics and artefacts.
These artefacts are on display at the Museum as pieces of the history of the Battle of Bamban Hills. Another particular interest in the Museum is the Aetas of WWII and the WWII Heroes Project exhibit. These activities are long-term research and study of the local veterans of Bamban by the Museum and dedicated to their memory.
The Visitors of Bamban Museum
In addition to the local community, the museum is committed to serving tourists, scholars, and students at the local, national, and international levels. Priority is given to visitors from Japan and the United States, especially those whose ancestors served in World War II. We were given permission by a few of our visitors to record and publish their reviews of their time with us. Click here to see their pictures and read what they have to say about us.
Latest Posts
Stay informed and updated with the latest happenings at the Bamban Museum. Here, you’ll find our most recent blog posts, news articles, and announcements related to our ongoing mission of preserving and promoting the legacy of WWII and the brave soldiers who fought for freedom.
THE AYTAS IN WWII: THE FORGOTTEN HISTORY OF THE NEGRITO MOUNTAIN PATROL FORCES IN LUZON
THE NEGRITOS (AYTAS) OF MT. PINATUBOThis article highlights the Aytas of Tarlac, Pampanga, and Zambales, accounts of the tribal wars and guerrilla operations in support of the USAFFE resistance movement…
GHOST OF THE FORMER JAPANESE NAVY COMBINED AIR FLEET HEADQUARTERS TUNNEL – バンバンの本部トンネル内の日本の幽霊兵士。
A JAPANESE NAVY PILOT RE-ENACTOR FROM THE BAMBAN WWII MUSEUM INSIDE THE BAMBAN NAVAL HEADQUARTES USED BY THE JAPANESE COMBINED AIR FLEET. 日本の連合航空艦隊が使用していたバンバン海軍司令部内のバンバン第二次世界大戦博物館に展示されている日本海軍パイロットの再現品。 THE LAST DAYS OF THE KAMIKAZE SPECIAL…
AIR INTERCEPT BATTLES OVER BAMBAN-CLARK FIELDS, NOVEMBER 5-6, 1944 – 1944年11月5日と6日にバンバン飛行場とクラーク飛行場で行われた空戦。
The USS Wasp’s air raid over Bamban Airfield, November 5, 1944. US National Archives courtesy of Dave Metherell. CLARK FIELD 1944 – クラーク飛行場1944年。Clark Airfield and its satellite air strips in…
BAMBAN WWII BATTLEFIELD TOURS – OCTOBER 2024 バンバン大東亜戦争戦場観光ツアー、2024年10月31日。
Recently concluded a special WWII Battlefield Tours – Battle of Bamban Hills for our guest who is a fellow descendant of WWII veteran (P38 Lightning reconnaissance pilot from the 5th…
BAMBAN WWII MUSEUM ATTENDS WORLD PEACE CEREMONY – OCTOBER 25, 2024 年10月25日、マバラカットでの世界平和式典に出席するバンバン・ディアトア戦争博物館関係者。
WWII impression on Japanese and American naval pilots at the former Mabalacat West Airfield. In the history of WWII, an event that occurred 80 years ago that changed the view…
THE FIRST JAPANESE SPECIAL ATTACK CEREMONY AT BAMBAN RIVERBANK, OCTOBER 20, 1944 : 1944年10月20日、バンバン川で行われた日本の特別攻撃隊の式典。
INVESTIGATING HISTORY: THE FIRST JAPANESE SPECIAL ATTACK CEREMONY AT BAMBAN RIVERBANK, OCTOBER 20, 19441944年10月20日、バンバン川で行われた日本の特別攻撃隊の式典。Being an historian, especially in the field of WWII History, I often connect the history with the…
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Explore More of Bamban Museum
Bamban Museum is an important institution in preserving and promoting the legacy of WWII, the Filipino and American soldiers who made sacrifices and others who paid the ultimate price to install freedom that is now being enjoyed.
Operation Fireflies
Explore Operation Fireflies: The Bamban Historical Society is conducting field research in the Bamban Hills to recover the remains of Japanese soldiers.
Project Discovery War Tunnels
A long-term field survey of the former battlefields of the Bamban-Stotsenburg area aimed at conducting educational and scientific studies of the former Japanese WWII tunnels.
The World War II Heroes Project
A program of research and documentation and publications on the WWII Heroes especially in Bamban, Tarlac and Clark area.
The Center For Japanese Pacific War Studies
A program collecting historical materials on Japanese involvement in the Bamban-Clark area during WWII, shedding light on Special Attack forces and Kembu Shudan narratives.
The Aeta Mag Antsi Project
The Aeta Mag Antsi Project aims to document the Indigenous People of Bamban’s history, culture, and ancestral domain.
Historic Bamban & Forgotten Conflicts of the Philippine-American War
Delves into often overlooked conflicts of the Philippine-American War (1899-1900) in Pampanga, Tarlac, and Aeta ancestral lands, providing insights into neglected historical narratives.
Investigating History: Researching Untold WWII Accounts
A comprehensive historical research on WWII particularly forgotten accounts or never been published in the areas of Tarlac, Bamban and Clark.
